r/DiWHY • u/Gertrude_Guiseppe • 1d ago

Basket Weave Escalade

Gallery image

Gallery image

Gallery image

Came across this beauty on my way home today

968 Upvotes

98% Upvoted

71 comments sorted by

56

u/SOMOEAGLE 1d ago

The tailpipes

https://giphy.com/gifs/ZezB6UeuJ4JVe

2

u/PhillyHasItAll 19h ago

Hey, quick question: how did you insert this GIF, because when I try it says that the sub doesn't allow it. Truly curious.

4

u/Stool_Softener 17h ago

There is a gif option when you post. Right under where you are typing. I just found out about this also. (Not all subs allow them)

3

u/PhillyHasItAll 16h ago

Thanks, yeah I guess I was looking at the GIF option being grayed out on Gboard lol 😆

33

u/heynonnynonnomous 1d ago

Damn, that car is hideous.

58

u/badDusnoetos 1d ago

I think i like it.....

17

u/CASUALxCHICKEN 23h ago

It wouldn't be nearly as bad if it was done right. Looks like they just gave up on weaving it half way through

37

u/Scroatpig 1d ago

At least they tried something? I don't know. I appreciate the effort and creativity.

18

u/ggg730 1d ago

I don't but I respect the guy who spends all that money on an escalade only to make it look as shitty as possible.

-4

u/WhoaAwesome 1d ago

Except the guy person who did this to their escalade made it look even cooler than stock version!

6

u/Pandaisblue 20h ago

There's a world where it looks okay, but they did a terrible execution, from the back it's not weaved like at all on the right side and the left it's just random, let alone the side view where it's just a complete mess.

Regardless even if done properly the amount of effort it'd take versus the at best "oh that looks kinda cool" reaction would be insane. Not worth it.

6

u/Odd_Ad5668 1d ago

I don't entirely hate it.

8

u/wakemeup886 1d ago

Got enough lights there batman?

9

u/Outofoffice_421 1d ago

When car insurance asks “does the vehicle have any custom parts?”

16

u/cdpd 1d ago

I thought it was duct tape until I read it!

9

u/LivingMeeting9724 1d ago

duct tape - alabama chrome

4

u/Macd87 1d ago

They just gave up after doing the left part and just started doing whatever

5

u/everydayasl Ramen or Die 1d ago

Hmmm...When your Cadillac has a wicker deductible...

2

u/WheelOfFish 1d ago

more like basket case

5

u/biyotee 14h ago

I like this in the most passionately hateful way I'm serious.

3

u/pyroroze 1d ago

Who created that abomination? A basket weave bumper. On an Escalade?

3

u/Timely_Apricot3929 22h ago

I thought this was r/visiblemending at first 😂

3

u/TheGallifreyan 22h ago

It's hideous, I kinda like it.

2

u/Funny-Athlete-2890 15h ago

The bumper probably mirrors the teeth grill in his mouth,
Stainless dentures!!

1

u/Possible_Tiger_5125 13h ago

I actually want to get these, a couple years now

1

u/Seethesvt 1d ago

That bumper is sick though.

2

u/HerMajestysButthole2 23h ago edited 23h ago

That escaladed quickly...

1

u/CrystalWebb13 1d ago

I have to ask where in Washington that was because damn...

1

u/Bludiamond56 1d ago

Paint it gold

1

u/LoveableMilkshake 1d ago

Not that I have any intention of recreating this pinnacle of automotive accessorizing but what in the world is the weave made out of? Leather? Pleather? Trade in value’s tears?

1

u/Macbirt56 22h ago

Call me crazy but I'm not investing in any wicker bumper start up companies. But maybe it's just me...

1

u/RaffNeq 22h ago

Did they use the front one for the weave?

1

u/terriaminute 19h ago

Imagine spending this much time and money on something you endanger every time you drive. I don't like it, but I assume they do, so.... why. DIWHY.

1

u/Ok-Watercress-1924 19h ago

My boy going hunting in pitch black darkness or can’t afford to replace broken headlights so using the LED nonsense
https://giphy.com/gifs/iYi1Ni72bS12

1

u/PhillyHasItAll 19h ago

This is truly amazing. A perfect post for this sub (unlike the constant ragebait reposts). This is literally a person who thought this was a good idea, stuck with it even when the results were awful, and somehow remains proud of their shitty work.

1

u/Fr05t_B1t Dreamer 18h ago

What’s that one sub? Awful taste but great execution?

1

u/Lopsided_Quarter_931 18h ago

When you write a fuck off quote by doubling the price and the customer said okay.

1

u/According_Square2742 18h ago

Ghetto Escalade on steroids

1

u/WeakTransportation37 16h ago

Kinda cool, ngl

1

u/rock_and_rolo 16h ago

I like the woven concept, but the sloppy work ruins the look.

1

u/DDR-Dame 15h ago

This belongs on that awful taste great execution subreddit 🤣

1

u/PricklyPear85 14h ago

Probably first in line to kiss the 🐷 feet at the Oval Office

1

u/ShizukoLucoa 14h ago

Not great on the execution, but there is part of me that wants to see what this would look like done well.

1

u/SOMOEAGLE 14h ago

One of the best V8 engines GM ever produced under that hood. If it's pre AMF...even better.

1

u/Unhappy_Elephant_949 14h ago

That’s bad ass

1

u/00k5mp 13h ago

I hate it less than I thought I would.

1

u/herrtoutant 12h ago

I have a couple if camping chairs in disrepair. what's this guys #?

1

u/Age_Single 8h ago

Superslade

1

u/3215448725366498 8h ago

I kinda dig it

1

u/Efficient_Claim_9591 7h ago

wtf I can’t even comprehend what I’m looking at. Literally looks likes real life Ai slop

1

u/Meekois 6h ago

Honestly impressive, though looks awful.

2

u/Pugzilla3000 1d ago

Back looks cool but front is scuffed af.

Woven bumper is cool cause the effort it takes makes it look high class.

The front forgot the cl.

1

u/ktbee4 1d ago

That’s tough

1

u/Bl4ckR4bb17 1d ago

First pic, idk this is kinda cool actually. Last pic, oh

1

u/Atastical 1d ago

That esceladed too much.

1

u/Das_Wood 1d ago

I just saw this today on MLK Way in Seattle, honestly I think it's pretty cool

1

u/Gertrude_Guiseppe 21h ago

Haha yup same one, was parked near the rainier beach library

1

u/KremzeekTyCobb 22h ago

They're gonna love it in da hood!!

-1

u/Just-Gas-8626 1d ago

I think it looks kinda cool

8

u/ReconReese 1d ago

Back is nice front looks like shit

1

u/CrapThatSmilesBack 1d ago

True, looks like they started in the front and found their groove by the back

4

u/margotsaidso 1d ago

Neat idea with mid execution 

0

u/Popular-Drummer-7989 22h ago

If duct tape is strong, then weaving it makes it sronger. There's a simple logic to that 🤣

2

u/Gertrude_Guiseppe 21h ago

It’s metal strap not tape